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09 Aug 2011

What's the difference?

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Posted By : ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMUNITY! | Comments : 25

Amy Winehouse vs London Riots

Just curious here. Some of the folks who complained about jokes when Amy Winehouse died are now making light of the London riots (as one example)

Who decides or what defines when an event is too serious to be the subject of jokes?

No doubt there will be some wide ranging opinion here. My sense of humour is pretty dark. I could find jokes about most topics funny, but often choose to hold back out of respect for others.

I'm not implying censorship. Just curious.

Comments

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 09/08/2011, 10:46 (GMT)

I guess one of the major differences is that she sold records to feed her habit/s rather than nicking 60" widescreens from Currys.

# Posted by Stonecycle - 09/08/2011, 10:51 (GMT)

Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot. Charlie Chaplin

For bigger things (like the riots and down to jokes about 9/11 and stuff) I believe its simply a coping mechanism. We need to be able to laugh at this stuff in order to make it less damn scary and be able to move on from it.

# Posted by The Black Watch - 09/08/2011, 10:52 (GMT)

i like amy winehouse jokes, i like jokes about the riots. but which is better

theres only one way to find out.....

nah but seriously its pretty shit innit

# Posted by ST Photography - VIVA LA COMMU... - 09/08/2011, 11:00 (GMT)

It's odd, because in the grand scheme of things, the riots affect all of us. Yet strangely people find jokes about the riots more palatable it would seem.

# Posted by Bad Horsie (Mick) - 09/08/2011, 11:05 (GMT)

The loss of a (subjective mode engaged) great artiste is more of a tragedy than the loss of millions of pounds worth of goods and property (and LIVELIHOODS) apparently.

# Posted by Synthy Mike - 09/08/2011, 11:15 (GMT)

I can't really laugh at the riots as they incredibly depressing. Nor could I laugh about someone aged 27 with the world at their feet killing herself with her vices.

# Posted by 45's - 09/08/2011, 12:05 (GMT)

THE FEKKIN’ DIFFERENCE is, I’m laughing at this government’s inability to deal with this situation after throwing their weight about, YET AGAIN.

Me and the missus have had no help whatsoever in our lives from any of the fookers so don’t get me started.

See me after school and I’ll explain !

Rick.

# Posted by Tubthumper - 09/08/2011, 12:13 (GMT)

Even the Seagulls are at it now....

# Posted by The Wes Paul Band - 09/08/2011, 13:04 (GMT)

Probably because nobody is dead (yet)

# Posted by The Cottonhouse Shakers - 09/08/2011, 13:45 (GMT)

If as reported the average age of the looters is between 12 and 18, then most of them will be safe from prosecution. Therefore, they could actually be doing the nation a favour if it means that the law is changed.

Like I said on a previous blog - "set a curfew on the streets and anyone who is caught outside after the curfew looses their human rights." Simple and effective. Then again you would need a spine to enforce this.

Can anyone imagine being locked inside a house with children whilst the mayhem goes on outside? This aspect makes this whole affair very unfunny.

# Posted by Kingpin (Keith) - 09/08/2011, 14:40 (GMT)

Birch the little fuckers - they wont do it again!

# Posted by VANKWISH - 09/08/2011, 14:53 (GMT)

whats the difference between London riots ans Amy Winehouse......

OK, I've gotta get the ball rolling on this one

We'll probably see the London riots again.....

ba da booooshhh............
I'll get my coat.

NEEEXXXTTT!!!!!!

# Posted by Kingpin (Keith) - 09/08/2011, 15:10 (GMT)

Tottenham have just signed a new Italian striker-GRABATELLI

# Posted by The Extras - 09/08/2011, 15:37 (GMT)

I hope they dont enforce a curfew when I'm driving back from the Swinging Arm Birkenhead at midnight on Friday... better than getting Hi jacked and putting my drums on a bonfire...I think?...or me even....No; me before the drums it's the law..CJ.

# Posted by Poundstone - 09/08/2011, 15:40 (GMT)

- @ Kingpin Keith. Belter!! Just spat coffee everywhere laughing out loud at that!!

Frankie

# Posted by LAST GANG IN TOWN - 09/08/2011, 15:55 (GMT)

Wes Paul dude...these riots started because someone was shot dead by the police, therefore being in a state of deadness...if you follow me...

# Posted by The Extras - 09/08/2011, 15:58 (GMT)

Looting broke out in Wigan town centre last night. Currys and PC World were spared any damage but Greggs and Hampsons were stripped bare.

Thanks Daz. I've already got me coat on

# Posted by Point Blank - 09/08/2011, 16:00 (GMT)

Ho Ho

# Posted by Point Blank - 09/08/2011, 16:06 (GMT)

There have been death(s) Wes..... the lad that was "dealt" with by the Police and I understand another lad last night.

Mark Duggan aged 29 was shot dead by Police - his family protested peacefully.......others have not.

# Posted by Tubthumper - 09/08/2011, 18:12 (GMT)

Jolly good, 2 less benefit claimants.

They didn't bother looting Waterstones.....

# Posted by The Wes Paul Band - 09/08/2011, 20:45 (GMT)

I think they need to "deal with" a few more of the buggers! It's all kicking off in Manchester tonight.

# Posted by LA80 [mark] :o) - 09/08/2011, 21:42 (GMT)

Everton fans have decided that, in light of events of this week, not to travel to the spurs game on saturday .... there is little point now as all the good stuff has gone..

Ill get the coat....ooh and those trainers.....oh and nanna wants a new toaster.......

I gather that Liverpool has a large 'gang' of vigilantes wandering the streets looking for gangs of youths .... to give them a 'bit of a talking to'.....now in light of the lack of affirmative police action doesnt that make you feel a bit warmer inside..... That will sort out gang culture pretty swiftly i reckon ...."if you are in a large group you are gonna get a good hiding"......

# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 09/08/2011, 21:57 (GMT)

No difference whatsoever .... one man's meat etc etc
Me?? I will laugh at anything funny ...but then that's personal innit

Amy Whorehouse .... Precious (I've been slagged)
Same people joking about the riots, not so precious apparently!

C'est la vie say the old folks it goes to show you never can tell!!

Who cares anyways

# Posted by Alyerpal - 09/08/2011, 21:59 (GMT)

Now I want to watch Pulp Fiction.

AYP

# Posted by Poundstone - 10/08/2011, 04:11 (GMT)

I feel sorry for the 2 Irish lads who looted a Ladbrokes in Liverpool.....poor sods lost £50 each.

Frankie

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